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Jarin Purvis, a 28-year-old resident of Castro Valley, California, tragically lost his life on April 28, 2020. Purvis, who was pursuing a master's degree at California State University East Bay and working at Apple, was known for his passion for cars and his ambition to start his own business. On the night of his death, Purvis was at an apartment on Redwood Court when a gun, allegedly handled by James Joseph Vega, went off accidentally, striking Purvis in the face. The incident was initially rep ...Read More
Victim Details

Jarin Purvis

Male

Black / African American

Castro-valley

CA

2020-04-28

28

Jarin

Purvis

11/07/2025